Director of Youth Ministry
Location: US, MN, St. Cloud
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Entry level
Required education: Unspecified

Company profile:
It's all about Jesus. Everything we strive to do and be is influenced by Him. In the Bible, a guy by the name of Paul wrote a letter to a Church much like Love of Christ (LOC), but just in a different part of the world. In his letter he wrote these powerful words:"Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us." (Eph. 5:1-2)That's what we want to be - people who imitate God by living lives of love just as Jesus Christ loved us. I guess that's why this Church is name "Love of Christ." If we can love every day like Jesus loves us, our world would be a much better place.Because we truly believe that, we made it our mission: to share the love of Christ every day. It's not long. It's not complicated. It's not hiding anything. It's just all about Jesus. Welcome to Love of Christ!

Job description:
Objective:The Director of Youth Ministry (DYM) will facilitate an educational program, through work with the Pastor that supports the pieces that define our theologies: the Bible, the ecumenical creeds of the Christian Church, and the Lutheran Confessions.This person will be responsible for the development, implementation and leading of Christian Educational Programs for the youth and young adults at Love of Christ Lutheran Church (LOC). Our foundation of faith in Jesus Christ is the Word of God and the Holy Sacraments. The DYM will be expected to build on this foundation and help the youth of LOC nurture their faith and build up the Body of Christ through service to God and others.Key Accountabilities:1. Youth and Young Adult Program Coordinator (Grades 5 – 12): develop, implement, and lead Christian Education programs and activities :Coordinate Bible Studies, activities, events, service work, mission trips and Day Camp that actively engage and promote youth involvement.Lead in developing an effective curriculum that facilitates spiritual transformation.Lead in planning and administering the total work of the program.Lead in efforts to recruit families and volunteers into service and coordinate efforts to accomplish ministry.Actively work to grow the youth program looking inside and outside of LOC.Assist and support Confirmation, Worship Services, and Sunday School Programs.2. Administrative Duties: evaluate, review and maintain program as a whole; make necessary adjustments when needed.Prepare each week in advance.Ensure Volunteer participation.Ensure that essential necessary supplies are stocked.Ensure lesson plan materials are current.Follow mandated reporting laws.Communicate regularly with parents, teachers and congregation on “current happenings.”Evaluate needs relating to space, budget, curriculum, supplies and other resources; and recommend actions related to needs.Maintain attendance records and other participant information that strengthens the pursuit of the overall objective of Youth Ministry program.Attend all staff meetings.3. Relationship Building and Maintaining: actively and regularly work towards building relationships with the Youth and their families personally and spiritually.4. Continuing Growth and Development: invest in yourself to increase knowledge and skills.Participate in networking opportunities.Attend local peer group.Continuing Education Competencies/Skills:Creativity: Adapting traditional or devising new approaches, concepts, methods, models, designs, processes, technologies and/or systems.Decision Making: The ability to effectively make consistently sound and timely decisions.Futuristic Thinking: Imagining, envisioning, projecting and/or predicting what has not yet been realized.Interpersonal Skills: Effectively communicating, building rapport and relating well to all kinds of people. Planning and Organizing: Utilizing logical, systematic and orderly procedures to meet objectives.Strong Communication Skills: Ability to engage others through excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to utilize variety of mediums to connect with appropriate audience: face-to-face, over-the-phone, email/text, etc.Volunteer Development &amp; Coaching: Facilitating and supporting the growth of others. Traits/CharacteristicsOutgoingEnergeticSelf-StarterSecure in Faith JourneyPatientCommittedAccepting of FeedbackComfortable speaking in front of large groups

Requirements:
Education and Experience:A minimum of two years’ education or experience in leading children, youth or family ministries is preferred.A passion for educating youth.Set a positive example for others by living as an authentic witness of Christ and by being thoroughly involved in the life and ministry of the Church.Intermediate level computer skills required.Proven ability to demonstrate the above key accountabilities and competencies. Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:Occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs. (supplies, materials, etc.)Must have a valid driver’s license

Benefits:
Base Salary Depends on Qualifications+ Housing Allowance+ Benefits